Archives: August 2008

Celebrate Lewis Ginter’s Children’s Garden birthday on September 28

On Sunday September 28, from 1:00 until 4:00pm, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will celebrate the third anniversary of its popular Children’s Garden with a DJ spinning popular children’s tune and a variety of activities. The event is free with regular Garden admission.
Bring an unwrapped gift of food (boxed or canned) to be donated to […]

Northsiders invite neighbors to meet-and-greet with mayoral candidate

North Richmond residents Betty Jolly and Matt Mansell have organized a meet-and-greet reception with State Delegate Dwight Jones, who is running as a candidate in Richmond’s mayoral race. The reception will happen this Saturday, September 6, from 3:30 until 5:00pm at 3809 Fauquier Avenue, and is free; refreshments will be served. Jolly and Mansell request […]

Better Housing Coalition aims to transform Lincoln Manor

The most recent newsletter from Richmond’s Better Housing Coalition outlines the organization’s vision to transform the Lincoln Manor apartment complex in North Richmond. Lincoln Manor is located on North Avenue near Laburnum Avenue.
BHC plans to transform the Lincoln Manor apartment complex into a safe and attractive community after purchasing the VHDA-foreclosed property later this year. […]

disappointing but not surprising

Damned Dirty Apes, the local blog seeking to promote change by documenting “just how filthy we are as human beings”, catches a disappointing moment at Ancarrow’s Landing.

City’s After School Program registration is this week

From the City of Richmond:
Fall registration for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ After School Programs will take place Sept. 2 through Sept. 5 from school closing to 5:30 p.m. each day. Registration is held in the school cafeterias of the 21 Richmond elementary schools where the program is offered.
The After School […]

Local Del. Jennifer McClellan Tells About the Democratic National Convention

University of Richmond grad and local state delegate (71st District) Jennifer McClennlan has been featured in Newsweek this week as a Superdelegate at the Democratic National Convention.  In addition to video from the convention, the article also contains her first person account.
In 1992, I worked as a volunteer for my first presidential campaign. I was president of the […]

Throwing Frisbees at Trees

Just got home from a particularly pleasant round of Frisbee-golf, or disc golf, if you prefer. Played at Bryan Park, easily the nicest local “basket course” I’ve played.
Usually, baskets aren’t my style. Most of the time I play on unmarked object courses — we throw AT objects like trees or poles, rather than INTO baskets […]

Bark in the Park at Deep Run Park Dog Festival

Thanks to All About Kids Magazine  for telling us about the 2nd annual Bark in the Park
The Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks is teaming up with the Henrico Humane Society to offer the 2nd Annual Bark in the Park.  Dog games! Family activities! What more could you want?
Bring your best furry friend out and […]

Mugging on Cherry St.

Police responded Thursday night to a mugging near the intersection of Cherry and Albemarle. A student was approached by 2 black males (one of which had a handgun). They demanded money but he did not have any. There were no injuries. Muggers fled and there were no arrests.

Surprise: R-Braves’ new stadium in Gwinnett County, GA, to cost 50% more than expected

New stadiums don’t come cheaply, and apparently they’re even more expensive than expected for the R-Braves’ new home in Gwinnett County, GA. The stadium was to be built for $40 MM, which government officials claimed would pay for itself through ticket sales (the numbers didn’t add up there, either). However, now the County will foot […]

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